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Mary Travers (R.I.P.)

Posted in Obituaries on September 17, 2009

Mary Travers - one part of the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary - passed away on Wednesday after long battle with leukemia.  Travers was originally diagnosed with leukemia in 2004, and had undergone a successful bone marrow transplant procedure in 2006. She was seven-two years old.

Poison The Well Van & Trailer Stolen

Posted in Breaking News on September 17, 2009

Poison the Well had their van and trailer with all of their gear stolen in Detroit, MI following the first show of their headlining tour. The band will continue on with the tour as planned. Here is a statement from the group: So this morning we woke up at our … Read more

200 Words Or Less Reviews Added

Posted in Site News on September 16, 2009

Just a brief note that we've added a couple of new 200 Words or Less reviews to the site. Here they are: Lanterns - Apocalypse Youth Black Market Fetus / In Defence - Split Useless ID - The Lost Broken Bones Red Light Driver - …and Now We Can Be … Read more

forgetters Announce Shows

Posted in Shows on September 16, 2009

forgetters - the new project of Blake Schwarzenbach (Jawbreaker/Jets to Brazil), Kevin Mahon (Against Me!), and Caroline Paquita - have announced a few shows along the Eastcoast in September and October. The shows are as follow: 9/18 - New York City @ Lit Lounge 9/25 - Philadelphia, PA @ The … Read more

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Converge Post New Song / Pre-Orders Launched

Posted in MP3s on September 16, 2009

The title-track to Converge's new full-length, Axe to Fall, has been made available for streaming and free download here. The album, which is due out October 20th via Epitaph Records, is also available for pre-order here and here. Converge last released No Heroes in 2006. Read more

Pavement Reunion Shows In 2010

Posted in Shows on September 16, 2009

90's alternative rockers Pavement will be reuniting to play select shows in 2010. The band played their last show together at Brixton Academy in London on November 20th in 1999. According to reports, the band will play multiple nights for a benefit at New York City's Central Park Summerstage in … Read more

This Time Next Year Pre-Orders Launched

Posted in Records on September 16, 2009

Pre-orders for This Time Next Year's debut full-length, Road Maps & Heart Attacks, are available here. The album is due out October 20th via Equal Vision Records. Read more

New Found Glory Post B-Side

Posted in MP3s on September 16, 2009

New Found Glory have posted their cover of "Hungry Eyes," a b-side from their From the Screen to Your Stereo Pt. 2, online here. The song appeared in the film Dirty Dancing. Read more

Stream Entire Monsters Of Folk Album

Posted in MP3s on September 16, 2009

A full-album stream of Monsters of Folk's debut effort can be found here. The album is due out September 22nd. Read more

Jeremy Enigk - "Mind Idea" Video

Posted in Videos on September 16, 2009

Jeremy Enigk's video for the song "Mind Idea" is available for viewing here. The song is taken from his latest solo effort, OK Bear. Read more

The Jealous Sounds Offer Rare Song For Download

Posted in MP3s on September 16, 2009

The Jealous Sounds have made an alternate version of their song "Priceless" available for free download here. This track is an early mix of "Priceless" featuring Pedro's shoegaze guitar solo. The version was only available on the out of print Heal The Bay compilation. The Jealous Sounds are currently on … Read more

Municipal Waste Tourdates

Posted in Tours on September 16, 2009

Municipal Waste have announced the first batch of dates for their upcoming world tour. To view the dates so far click "read more." More dates will be announced shortly. Read more 11/6 - Raleigh, NC @ Volume 11 Tavern 11/7 - Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn 11/8 - Orlando, FL … Read more

Deep Elm Signs Goonies Never Say Die

Posted in Labels on September 16, 2009

Deep Elm Records has announced the signing of U.K. instrumental rockers Goonies Never Say Die. The label has made the band's debut effort, In a Forest Without Trees, available now via iTunes. You can preview the release here. Read more

Worn In Red Post Another Song

Posted in MP3s on September 16, 2009

Worn in Red have made the new song "Fort Reno” from their forthcoming album In The Offing available online here. The album is due out this Fall via No Idea Records. Read more

the_Network Tourdates

Posted in Tours on September 16, 2009

the_Network are hitting the road to support their new full-length, Bishop Kent Manning, which hit stores yesterday via Black Market Activities. To view the dates click "read more." Read more Oct 2 Austin, TX @ Red 7 Oct 3 Houston, TX @ Moto Warehouse Oct 4 New Orleans, LA @ … Read more

Savoir Adore Post Three Songs For Download

Posted in MP3s on September 16, 2009

Savoir Adore have made three tracks from their new LP, In the Wooded Forest, available for download here. The album is out via Cantora Records. Read more

Horse The Band Debut New Song

Posted in MP3s on September 16, 2009

Horse the Band have debuted a brand new track titled "Rape Escape" online here. The song is from their upcoming Vagrant Records release Desperate Living, which is due out October 6th. Read more

The Dillinger Escape Plan Studio Video #1

Posted in Videos on September 16, 2009

The Dillinger Escape Plan have posted the first in a series of studio videos online. You can view the video here. Read more

The Get Up Kids Working On New Releases

Posted in Bands on September 15, 2009

The Get Up Kids frontman Matt Pryor revealed that the recently reunited 90's emo giants have not only been writing new material, but have already tracked nine new songs. Here is an excerpt from an interview with Pryor: Um, there's new material. We've written and recorded 9 songs, and they … Read more

Vampire Weekend Prep New Album

Posted in Records on September 15, 2009

Indie darlings Vampire Weekend will release their sophomore effort, Contra, on January 12th of 2010 via XL Recordings. The tracklisting to the album is as follows: 1. Horchata 2. White Sky 3. Holiday 4. California English 5. Taxi Cab 6. Run 7. Cousins 8. Giving Up the Gun 9. Diplomat's … Read more